Item 12 - Select Locally Preferred Alternative for the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study

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FN City of Santa Ana I First Street Multimodal Corridor Technical Memorandum Workshop 3 Workshop 3 was conducted on December 9 and 11, 2025 at the Roosevelt Walker Community Center. Over the course of the two days, 82 attendees signed in representing a broad range of representatives from the community including youth. Participants were encouraged to visit stations around the room that provided information on the three west side concepts,the east side concept and landscaping and then completed a feedback form (refer to Photo 8). The form asked them to share what elements of the concepts presented would improve their travel along the corridor. Responses to each concept are summarized on the following pages. General Comments Aside from the specific comments on each concept presented and the landscape design, the following comments were received either in the "Other Notes" section of the comment form, on comment cards or on the available note pads. • Community feedback strongly emphasizes pedestrian and bicyclist safety, calling for raised crosswalks, protected intersections, complete sidewalks, and fully separated bike paths. • Lighting, reflective elements, and tree shade are requested to improve usability and safety, especially for students and daily walkers. • Residents express concern about maintaining vehicle travel lanes to avoid worsening traffic congestion while recommending design features like narrower lanes and speed controls to ease traffic. • There is also strong support for underground utilities, clear sidewalks, and separated bus lanes. • The community is interested in a design that balances traffic with safety, accessibility, and environmental enhancements. • Appreciation expressed for the workshop and answers provided. l�s y t Photo 8: Participants Involved in Interactive Stations at Workshop 3 59